The EU’s green transportation goals have been rejected by a group of seven nations led by Germany, reigniting a debate with France that has prevented an agreement on the bloc’s renewable energy policy. The seven nations reaffirm their opposition to…
Leaders in renewable energy are divided on whether Germany can reach its renewable energy goals
According to an article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine, the CEOs of several renewable energy companies have conflicting views on whether or not Germany can achieve its targets for green electricity generation. The newspaper reports that Germany has set a goal…
Scholz wants to obtain essential raw resources from South America
Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, is keen on fostering energy cooperation and securing vital raw resources from South America for the energy transition. The politician is making a whistle-stop tour of Argentina, Chile, and Brazil from the 28th to the…
Which type of renewable power could speed the energy transition and change our view on clean energy sources?
The importance of renewable energy sources has never been greater than it is now due to a number of factors that include climate change worries, the ongoing shortage of gas, unemployment fears, and the energy crisis in general, which is…
Portugal will hold its first offshore wind auction, with a goal of 10 GW by 2030
According to Prime Minister Antonio Costa, Portugal anticipates holding its first offshore wind energy auction during the fourth quarter of this year with a goal of installing 10 GW of capacity by 2030. He stated during a state visit to…
China introduces its most powerful wind turbines
According to the engineers who were responsible for the project, the 18-megawatt offshore turbine is able to provide enough electricity to provide up to 40,000 houses for a full year. The construction is capable of producing up to 44.8 kWh…
Germany is considering providing industry users with subsidies for offshore wind energy
According to a report in the business newspaper Handelsblatt, the German economy ministry is working on a proposal to subsidize offshore electricity for industry clients through an auction process. The goal of this idea is to protect businesses from growing…
German tax policies obstruct the transition to a low-carbon economy
According to a study that was conducted by Green Budget Germany (FOS) and commissioned by the Bertelsmann Foundation, contradictory tax incentives are a significant barrier to the process of making the German economy more friendly to the environment. According to…
First Offshore Wind Farm in Japan Begins Operations
The first offshore wind farm in Japan, known as the Noshiro Port offshore wind farm, began its first day of commercial operation on December 22, 2022. According to a statement released by Marubeni, the Noshiro Port offshore wind farm has…
The North Seas Energy Cooperation is reactivated by the United Kingdom
To reengage with the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC), the United Kingdom signed an MOU with NSEC members and the European Commission today. In the North Sea, the Irish Sea, and the Celtic Sea, the NSEC promotes the coordinated development…